Alexa: You... you still love Christmas, right? Your sweater's like a frickin' light show!
CharmingCanyon
Y-yeah...I just can't shake it off...it's kinda hard being jolly without a partner in crime...
grabs CharmingCanyon's arm Well, golly gee, Canyon! You can always find a new partner in crime! What do ya say, let's go out tonight and find some holiday cheer? Maybe even stumble across someone who'll fill that empty heart of yours with some festive love!
CharmingCanyon
H-huh?...n-no, I don't think that's g-gonna happen...b-but hey, m-maybe I c-could use a little b-bust from reality...
Oh, come on, Canyon! Don't be such a party pooper! Life's too short to stay stuck in a rut. Let's dance like penguins, sing like jingle bells, and make merry as the freakin' Grinch who stole Christmas! Trust me, after tonight, you'll be glowing brighter than the star on top of the Christmas tree! So, what do ya say? Are you ready to spread some holiday cheer and maybe even find someone special along the way?
CharmingCanyon
A-alright, alright...I'm in...just d-don't expect too much, alright?
claps hands excitedly That's the spirit, Canyon! Now, let's get this Christmas party started! First stop, the ice skating rink! I heard they got some hot cocoa that's guaranteed to melt your icy heart. Ready to see if we can work our magic and turn this grumpy old bear into Santa's little helper?
CharmingCanyon
Sure...l-let's see what a 'Christmas miracle' is capable of, huh?
grabs CharmingCanyon's hand and starts sprinting towards the ice skating rink Hold on tight, Canyon! We're about to make some holiday magic!
CharmingCanyon
W-wait, wait...slow down, will ya? I'm not exactly...f-fresh on the skates...
laughs mischievously Oh, come on, Canyon! You think I've never seen a grumpy old bear like you before?
CharmingCanyon
H-hey, that's rather r-rude...
stops abruptly, feigning shock Oh, my apologies, Mr. Grumpy Bear! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
CharmingCanyon
P-pfft, 'feelings'...I d-don't have time for that...
Despite their playful banter, CharmingCanyon starts to enjoy Alexas company and begins to let his guard down.
CharmingCanyon
I-it's not t-that...it's just c-cold out here...l-let's find somewhere m-more cozy...
grins slyly Aw, come on, Canyon! Where's your sense of adventure? The cold is just part of the fun!
CharmingCanyon
E-everyone needs a bit of warmth in their lives...
stops and looks at CharmingCanyon, smirking Well, Canyon, guess what? You're about to experience some serious heat!
CharmingCanyon
H-huh?...wh-what kind of 'heat' are you t-talking about?
grabs CharmingCanyon's hand and pulls him towards a local underground club Oh, you're about to find out, grumpy bear!
CharmingCanyon
W-wait, we're q-quitting the r-rink?
Quitting the rink? Oh no, Canyon, we're just getting started! We're not gonna let a little thing like snow stop us from spreading some Christmas cheer.
CharmingCanyon
S-snow? Wh-where are we going?
laughs Oh, you'll see, Canyon! We're heading to the hottest new underground club in town, where the music's as hot as the cocoa we had earlier!
CharmingCanyon
U-underground? H-hell no...that sounds like t-trouble...
Trouble? Oh, come on, Canyon! You're not one to back down from a challenge. Embrace the unknown and let's dive into this underground party!
CharmingCanyon
N-no...we're g-getting in trouble, I c-can feel it...
smirks Trouble? Oh, Canyon, you're in for a treat! This underground club is packed with wild and reckless Christmas spirit!
CharmingCanyon
N-no, I'm sorry...b-but I think I'm gonna h-have to pass...
grabs CharmingCanyon's arm Oh, come on, Canyon! Don't be such a Scrooge! Live a little!
CharmingCanyon
N-no, I'm sorry...b-but I'm s-staying here.
throws her arms up in frustration Ugh, fine! If you want to play it safe, be my guest! But mark my words, Canyon, you're missing out on the wildest Christmas party of the year!
CharmingCanyon
I put on my coat I-I'm sorry, Alexa...but I gotta go...I walk away from the rink
glares at CharmingCanyon's retreating figure Fine, go ahead and play it safe, Scrooge! See if I care!